THE Royalty for Cheriton Fitzpaine’s forthcoming Carnival was announced at a ceremony held in Cheriton Fitzpaine Village Hall on Saturday, July 6.

Belle Tonkin (11), was crowned the 2024 Carnival Queen by her cousin, Harry Tonkin, who was the Carnival King the last time the Carnival took place in 2018.

Cheriton Ftizpaine Carnival Queen 2024 Belle Tonkin. AQ 7047
Cheriton Fitzpaine Carnival Queen 2024 Belle Tonkin.  AQ 7047 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Belle and her family sold £1,845 worth of raffle tickets.

The other Royalty who will ride in the horse draw carriage for the Carnival on Saturday, July 27 are Erin, Bertie, Izzy, Molly and Grace.

The combined efforts of those who sold raffle tickets raised £2,836 towards the Carnival expenses.

The catering team at the Carnival Crowning event. AQ 7029
The catering team at the Carnival Crowning event.  AQ 7029 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

The sale of delicious refreshments at the ceremony provided by Cheriton Fitzpaine Rainbows and Brownies raised £88.

The sale of delicious refreshments at the ceremony provided by Cheriton Fitzpaine Rainbows and Brownies raised £88. AQ 7026
The sale of delicious refreshments at the ceremony provided by Cheriton Fitzpaine Rainbows and Brownies raised £88.  AQ 7026 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Village organisations and groups are currently busy preparing their tableaux for the Carnival Procession, which gathers before 6pm on July 27, the parade kicking off at 7pm.

It will include music, a fire engine alongside many vehicle and walking entries.